Tonbridge February local Oracle

ISSUE 204

DISTRIBUTION 15,000 HOMES & BUSINESSES

TONBRIDGE

FEB

2022

News the local

Dear Readers

Suite 159, 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YU Jane Accounts/Sales m: 07912 878830 t: 01732 521494 Anna Artwork/Sales m: 07939 248983 t: 01732 795777 info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk Cut off dates for advertising in the March 2022 editions are: • Maidstone 20th February • Malling 15th February • Tonbridge 20th February

18 years old!! How did that happen? Some of you have moved into the area, got married, had children and possibly organising their weddings in the time we have been in business! Jane’s children have all grown up in this time, we have moved from home to office and home again, not to mention nearly 2 years of Covid that stopped print for a few months. Through thick and thin, we have some extremely loyal advertisers and readers because we are still here. A massive THANK YOU to you all. If you have collected every copy in those 18 years then we have a gift for you; just give us a call.

So on with current times and we have some great new advertisers with us. Having been cancelled in 2020 and 2021, the Tonbridge Triathlon is back in May. Anna learned to swim especially for this event so if you fancy a challenge, then why not sign up and see her there. You might even fancy just supporting on the day.....she needs all the help she can get!!

You can find all editions online www.thelocaloracle.co.uk and we will also be sharing information on our social media pages which can easily be found.... facebook.com/ thelocaloracle or Twitter.com/thelocaloracle and www. linkedin.com/company/the-local-oracle.

Thank you for reading and supporting the local Oracle.

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Anna & Jane Proud to Partner with Kings Hill Football Club

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THANK YOU! ‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years Est. in 1982, I first started working in the local area before mobile phones and the Internet. Having been commissioned to do work for Queen and country, Kent police and working on a number of listed buildings in Kent’s beautiful countryside, advertising back then for me was local courier groups handing out papers and word of mouth because of a good job well done.

Having been part of the local Oracle now for 18 years, it leaves me only to admire how much simpler advertising to my local clients can be, thanks to Jane and the team. With the reassurance that all the local businesses are constantly monitored by staff at the local Oracle, you get a real sense of trust from clients the moment you walk in the door.

Couldn’t be more happy with the service. Keep up the good work please. Many thanks, Robert Ashley - The Aerial Man - Page 18 t: 01732 883542 or: 01622 871614

All Seasons Fencing

Hello the local Oracle Jane and Anna.

Congratulations on 18 years of trading and supporting small businesses. I’ve been with you since day 1 and will continue to be. You helped me get started and because of your targeted distribution to local areas, you have enabled me to keep my work close to home. Here’s to the next 18 years!

Mark Steward owner of All Seasons Fencing t: 01732 844634 m: 07847 717553

Thank you to all these advertisers who have all been with us for well over 10 years!

- Extra Hands Ironing & Shirt Laundry - A D Landscapes Ltd - AAPM Construction - Interior Decor - Loft Ladders & Hatches - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited - Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd - R Blackman General Maintenance - Chatfield Carpentry - RED Carpentry - GJ Services - SOS Window Works - DAR Electrical Services - Yew Tree Landscapes Ltd - Inside Out - TLC Scrap Metal - J&H Accounting Services Ltd - Oven Wizards

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- All Clean Windows - Kings Hill Garage Limited - Howard Caine Conservatories - LT Security & Electrical Services - AA Computer Services - TaxAssist Accountants - Paul Tann Ltd - Autospray Solutions - Hudson Carpentry & Building Services - West Malling Podiatry - Roast & Tongue Decorating Specialists - Andy Payne Electrical Contractors - Coe’s Landscapes & Cota Construction - Dave’s Property Maintenance - Hylton Plumbing Services - Graham Colley Solicitors - Spicelin Property Services - Keith Bunyon

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Category the local News p2 CONTACT DETAILS p2 WHAT CAN THE LOCAL ORACLE DO FOR YOU? p10 Accountants - J & H Accounting Services Ltd - The Accountancy Practice Aerials - The Aerial Man p13 Air Ambulance - Air Ambulance p19 Bathroom Installations - Nightingale Bathrooms p18 Blinds - Penumbra Blinds p19 British Legion Broadband/Phone Sockets - Broadband/Phone Sockets Building Services - M C Construction p18 - R Blackman - YRS Refurbishments Building Supplies - Howdens p17 Care Home - Tonbridge House p21 Carpet Cleaning - Homefresh p15 Charity - Hospice In The Weald p24* - The Rotary Club of Tonbridge* Coffee Morning - TU3A Community Help - West Kent Mind p22 Conservatories - Howard Caine Conservatories p16 Decorators - Eugenia’s Decorating Services - Graham Pollendine Painting & Decorating - Mark Howland - Spicelin Property Services Disabled Social Club Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club Double Glazing Repairs - DG Solutions (Kent) Limited Driveways/Patio Cleaning - Bramko Ltd

Electrician - Allview Electrical - DAR Electrical Services - J Langstaff Ltd p17 Event - Tonbridge Triathlon p20 Food Parcels - Feast Fresh Football Club Partnership - KHFC Business Partnership p19 Garage Doors - Garolla p17 Garden Landscape - Coes Landscapes & Cota Construction - Marshalls Landscapes p18 Gutter Cleaning - Ben’s Gutter Cleaning Gutter Cleaning & Repairs - Bramko p15 Halls to Hire - Hadlow Village Hall Handyman - Dave’s Property Maintenance - DME Property Services Leaflet Distribution - the local Oracle p13 Loft Ladders & Hatches Loft Ladders Plumbers - All Aspects Plumbing p15 - Reliable Local Plumber p1 - Summers Domestic Plumbers Printers - Scarbutts Printers p13* Roofing - T&A Roofing & Property Maintenance p19 Solicitors - Laker Legal p12 Take Away - Dalchini Tonbridge Theatre School - Razzamataz Theatre School Tree Surgeon - Acer Tree Services - Ashwood Tree Surgens Ltd p15 - H & E Tree Services Tutoring - Peter Mills Tutoring

Website/Marketing/Business Support - FullPivot p12* Will Writing - Humphreys & Scace p11 Windows - Acorn Glacier p14 - Keith Bunyon USEFUL NUMBERS p22 EVENTS p23 * New Adverts

Cut off dates: Maidstone: 20th February (Delivery - 2nd week of month) Malling: 15th February (Delivery - 1st week of month) Tonbridge: 20th February (Delivery - 2nd week of month) for the March 2022 edition.

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BUILDING SERVICES

Nightingale Bathrooms

R Blackman General Maintenance

t: 01732 652052 www.nightingalebathrooms.co.uk

A-B ACCOUNTANTS

(See Colour Ad On Page 18) BLINDS

Penumbra Blinds & Solar Control Ltd t: 01892 825522 m: 07767 326211 e: stuart@penumbrablinds.com www.penumbrablinds.com (See Colour Ad On Page 19) BRITISH LEGION

J & H Accounting Services Ltd a: 31 Clover Way, Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BQ. t: 01892 838916 f: 01892 834366 c: Jason Dennis ICPA, MAAT, ATT. e: jadacca@hotmail.com Year end accounts, management accounts, business start ups, VAT, personal and company tax returns.

Fixed Fee.

t: 01892 838668 m: 07887 948430 c: Richard Blackman e: rblackman040665@gmail.com

Roofing, guttering, PVC fascias, soffits, leadwork, chimney repairs and brickwork.

Interior and exterior painting.

Patios & driveways and conservatory bases.

BUILDING SERVICES

YRS Refurbishments

m: 07956 430 243 e: yrsrefurbishments@gmail.com

We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.

Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

General property maintenance, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Decorating, Tiling, Bathrooms and Kitchens.

www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/

ACCOUNTANTS

BROADBAND/PHONE SOCKETS

The Accountancy Practice

Broadband/Phone Sockets

a: Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, ME19 4YU t: 01732 897929 c: Neil Craig e: neil@theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk www.theaccountancypracticeltd.co.uk Free 1 hour consultation Fixed Fee Quotes Limited companies Sole Traders/Partnerships Self Assessment/Tax Returns Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll

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m: 07845 705900 Why pay service provider prices for internal faults?

- New phone/broadband extentions.

- Fault finding repairs/Improve broadband speeds.

- Cat 5 wiring - Internal/external re-routing/tidying of cables prior to double glazing.

Established 2009 25 years BT Engineer Fully Insured.

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Howdens

t: 01892 202200 www.howdens.com (See Colour Ad On Page 17)

AERIALS

The Aerial Man t: 01732 883542 01622 871614

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AIR AMBULANCE

BUILDING SERVICES

Air Ambulance

M C Construction

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t: 01634 471900 e: hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.uk

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 e: m-c-construction@hotmail.com

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C CARE HOME

Tonbridge House

a: 36 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge TN9 2RS t: 01732 497591 (See Colour Ad On Page 21) CARPET CLEANING

Homefresh

t: Freephone: 0800 6942024 (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

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COMMUNITY HELP

DECORATORS

westkentmind.org.uk/connect-minds

Graham Pollendine Painter & Decorator

West Kent Mind

Connecting Minds New weekly online social activity groups for over 55’s.

Connect and participate for better mental health.

Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling district.

Go to our website for more details or to sign up.

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Howard Caine Conservatories

t/f: 01732 321050 m: 07798 867393 or 07796 945775 e: Andy@HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk www.HowardCaineConservatories.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 16)

CHARITY

Hospice In The Weald

t: 01892 820502 e: tor.edwards@hospiceintheweald.org.uk www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk (See Colour Ad On Back Page)

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COFFEE MORNING

TU3A COFFEE MORNING at the Rose and Crown in Tonbridge from 10:30 on the third Friday of every month Come and have a natter or find out more about us.

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a: Tonbridge t: 01732 359550 m: 07818 404225 General Property Maintenance.

Interior and Exterior Painting.

Decorating and Repairs.

Free Estimates

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

The Rotary Club of Tonbridge

tonbridgerotary@gmail.com or 01732 851663.

Mark Howland

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CHARITY

meets on Thursdays at The Rose & Crown Hotel Join us!

Make a difference to those in need and have fun while supporting your community.

Quality & tidiness assured.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds Qualified Testimonials & photos on website.

Following Government Guidelines

DECORATORS

CONSERVATORIES

Half boxes indicate a larger colour advert is available.

t: 01732 355623 m: 07939 274437 e: grahampollendine@gmail.com www.grahampollendine.co.uk

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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DECORATORS

Eugenia’s Decorating Services The Lady Decorator

Spicelin Property Services

m: 07887 936846 e: eugenia.roberts@gmail.com Professional, friendly and reliable service.

t: 01732 352828 m: 07712 853583 e: spicelin@uwclub.net

For all your interior and exterior painting and decorating.

Also all general property repairs and maintenance.

Many years experience.

For a free estimate, please contact Kevin Lines.

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Tonbridge Physically Disabled Social Club

a: The Baptist Church, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge TN10 3HZ t: 01732 362407 Tuesday club m: 07599 851852 Thurs­day club The clubs provide an opportunity for Members to meet and socialise in warm, friendly surroundings and enjoy a range of shared activities which include indoor games, interesting talks, musical entertainment and the occasional outings. Give us a call.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01732 795777 or 01732 521494

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ALLVIEW ELECTRICAL

A Tonbridge based company, offering all aspects of Electrical and Security System Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work from Sockets to CCTV. Any size job welcome!

Contact Matt Butler 01732 316872 / 07780 474043 info@allviewelectrical.co.uk www.allviewelectrical.co.uk

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FOOD PARCELS

DAR Electrical Services

F.E.A.S.T Fresh www.feast.org.uk

t: 01622 870147 m: 07515 159821 Local reliable company happy to take on any job no matter how small: Home Lighting, Sockets & Switches Full or Part Rewire, Security & garden lighting, PAT Testing, Periodic inspections and inspections for Letting Part P Approval.

NAPIT Approved No Call out charge.

Free, friendly and honest advice.

No hidden extras.

Run for families and individuals on a low income. Fresh produce is available to take home and we only ask for a small donation if you are able to - £2 is ideal. Booking via website is required. One slot per week per household allowed.

Please cancel if unable to attend.

Tonbridge Methodist church larder is open Wednesdays 10.30-12.30 (07340 405879). St Stephens Church larder is open Saturdays 10.30-12.30 (07754 088833).

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS

ELECTRICIANS

FOOTBALL CLUB PARTNERSHIP

DG Solutions (Kent) Limited

J Langstaff Ltd

KHFC Business Partnership

Double Glazing Problems Solved Family Business near West Malling t: 01732 842691 m: 07870 213098 e: contact@dgsolutionskent.co.uk www.dgsolutionskent.co.uk DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS TO: Windows, Doors and Conservatories Broken Handles, Hinges, Locks, adjustments, Misted or Cracked Sealed Units, Upgrades, Letter Boxes, Cat Flap Installations.

Free Telephone Advice and Call Out Over 30 years’ experience

t: 01959 525136 m: 07817 733257 e: jmllimited@aol.com

Bramko Ltd

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GARAGE DOORS

The Tonbridge Triathlon

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

(See Colour Ad On Page 20)

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Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May www.tonbridgetriathlon.com

t: 01732 430 274 m: 07537 149 128

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

DRIVEWAY/PATIO CLEANING & REPAIRS

Contact Mark Killick on 01732 357660 or 07899 894838 e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk NPTC Qualified Block paving, patio slabs & decking restored to original condition. Weed moss, & grime removal to prevent slippery surfaces. Patio slabs from £45, Block paving from £75.

Free estimate & advice.

www.kingshillfcpartnership.weebly.com

This space can be yours from just £27+vat per month and go to 15,000 homes and businesses from East Peckam and Paddock Wood to Hadlow and Tonbridge.

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Coe’s Landscapes & Cota Construction

t: 07944 442442 c: Tim Coe e: timcoe36@icloud.com www.coelandscapes.co.uk Friendly family company Est.1970 All groundwork, footings & drainage undertaken. Large & small scale work.

Free quotes. We cover all of Kent.

Patios and driveways, fencing decking and screening, walling, steps and gates, water features and planting.

Large and small turfing and levelling.

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HALLS FOR HIRE

Marshalls Landscape Contractors

Hadlow Village Hall

t: 01732 807997 m: 07768 911241 c: Tom www.marshallslandscapes.com (See Colour Ad On Page 18)

TO ADVERTSE

L-P LOFT LADDERS & HATCHES

a: Williams Field, Marshall Gardens, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HQ m: 07399 938059 c: John Clark e: info@hadlowvillagehall.org f/b: @hadlowvillagehall www.hadlowvillagehall.org

Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

Large main hall with stage.

Great for children’s parties, keep fit, sports and wedding receptions.

Kitchen and bar area. Small meeting room. Large free car park.

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Dave’s Property Maintenance

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

LOFT LADDERS Tel: 01732 840744 Mobile: 07751 256725 FREE ESTIMATES Loft ladders supplied and fitted with a hinged hatch. Also loft flooring.

Qualified City & Guilds carpenter.

Fully insured for your peace of mind.

All work guaranteed. 30 years exp.

HANDYMAN

m: 07873 526169 e: davidnwood66@btinternet.com City & Guilds Qualified Plumber. Taps/ Radiators/Sinks/Toilets replaced/ fitted. Internal Painting (No Wallpapering) Laminate flooring, Wall/ Floor tiling. Small Plastering jobs.

No high ladder work. Fully insured & no callout/quote fee. Fix or repair. All the little jobs welcomed. I will only take on what I can do or recommend someone I know. Reasonable rates.

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GUTTER CLEANING

HANDYMAN

PLUMBERS

Ben’s Gutters LTD

DME Property Services

All Aspects Plumbing

t: 0800 917 3157 m: 07723 709863 www.bensgutters.com “Clean gutters protect your property” Fully Insured.

Established 2010.

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS HAIR SALON

Bramko Ltd

m: 07899 894838 t: 01732 357660 c: Mark Killick e: mik1969@hotmail.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

m: 07469 202653 e: dmepropertyservice@gmail.com inst: DME Property We offer a range of both internal and external property maintenance.

Wall and floor tiling.

Internal and external painting.

Wallpaper hanging and stripping.

Skirting and coving.

Patios and paving.

Jet washing & other external cleaning.

We are a small, friendly, reliable business offering competitive rates.

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Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

thelocaloracle.co.uk

the local Oracle

t: 01732 525805/6 e: info@thelocaloracle.co.uk www.thelocaloracle.co.uk

(See Colour Ad On Page 15) PLUMBERS

Reliable Local Plumber

t: 01732 617350 m: 07765 536559 e: info@reliablelocalplumber.co.uk www.reliablelocalplumber.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 01) PLUMBERS

TO ADVERTSE

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

t: 01732 671131 e: allaspectsdrainageandplumbing@ outlook.com

Summers Domestic Plumbers t: 01732 400630 m: 07530 360200 c: Lee Marshall-Summers e: leesumers74@outlook.com Taps, leaks, boilers, heating, cylinders, rads, tanks, ball valves, blocked drains.

Outside taps fitted.

All plumbing jobs.

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Scarbutts Printers

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL

(See Colour Ad On Page 13)

01732 795777 or 01732 521494

PRINTERS

t: 01732 870066 www.scarbutts.com

ROOFING

T&A Roofing & Property Maintenance m: 07884 838056

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Peter Mills Tutoring

m: 07564 558040 e: petermillstutoring@gmail.com fb: PeterMillsMathsTutor Confidence building Maths tuition for age 11 and up.

Qualified maths teacher with PGCE and Master of Maths degree.

Online lessons or in person in Tonbridge Town.

(See Colour Ad On Page 19) SOLICITORS

TREE SURGERY

WEBSITE/MARKETING/BUSINESS SUPPORT

Laker Legal Solicitors

Acer Tree Services

FullPivot

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

Tree surgery & hedge cutting.

Fully qualified NPTC. Stump, grinding, green waste removal.

Fencing.

Free quotes given.

(See Colour Ad On Page 12)

TAKE-AWAY

TREE SURGERY

WILL WRITING & ESTATE PLANNING

Dalchini Tonbridge

Ashwood Tree Surgeons Ltd

Humphrey & Scace

t: 01732 757071 e: info@lakerlegal.co.uk www.lakerlegal.co.uk

CUT OFF DATE

20th Feb a: 10 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge, TN10 4AE m: 07904 457385 c: Habib e: contact@dalchinitonbridge.uk www.dalchinitonbridge.uk Rated 5 Star for Food & Hygiene by TMBC. Awarded Best Chef of 2019.

India food cooked fresh to order.

Delivery service.

THEATRE SCHOOL

t: 01732 503854 m: 07715 649705 e: garrygould@me.com

t: 0808 139 1553 e: ashlyaroberts@aol.com www.ashwoodtreesurgeons.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 15)

TO ADVERTSE Call 01732 521494 or email info@thelocaloracle.co.uk TREE SURGERY

t: 01732 247028 e: dominic@fullpivot.com www.fullpivot.com/dominic

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t: 01732 252540 www.humphreyandscace.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 11) WINDOWS

Acorn Glacier

a: Parkwood Ind. Estate, ME15 9YR t: 01732 550054 m: 07860 831791 e: info@acornglassline.co.uk www.acornglassline.co.uk (See Colour Ad On Page 14) WINDOWS

Keith Bunyon

Confidence building, dance, drama and singing lessons for ages 2-18 years.

Free Taster Session Book your place today.

Call 07401 801318 tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk

t: 01732 810695 m: 07734 087425 c: Amanda & Mathew Everest e: handetrees@outlook.com

www.handetrees.co.uk

NPTC qualified and fully insured.

All aspects of tree, hedge and stump grinding work carried out. We are a local friendly business. We offer a professional service from start to finish. All our quotes are free.

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t: 01732 357376 m: 07885 644373 e: kbunyon@icloud.com Local Consultant. 38 years exp.

Energy efficient ‘A’ Rated and Triple Glazed Windows. High Security Bi-fold, Patio & Composite Doors. Bespoke Conservatories & Porches. Roofline Fascias, cladding, bargeboards & gutters.

Remedial Works and Upgrades.

GGF Member. FENSA registered.

WHICH ‘Trusted Trader’ free quotations and advice.

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Brochures • Magazines Stationery • Leaflets Litho & Digital Printing 01732 870066 print@scarbutts.com www.scarbutts.com

St Michaels Close, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent ME20 7BU

‘THE AERIAL MAN’

Family business - established 30 years

DIGITAL TV AERIAL SERVICES

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ASPECTS

TREE SURGEONS LTD

PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing, Heating, Boilers, Tanks, Cylinders, Showers, Taps and much more.

Call Jamie

01732 671 131

DON’T RISK BLOCKED GUTTERS.... exposing your home to damp & rot Sky Vac Cleaning system prevents costly repairs

• Cleaning from the safety of the ground, up to 3 storeys.

• On board camera for precision cleaning.

• Accesses above restricted areas such as conservatories, extensions, valley/box gutters, garages and small spaces.

• Gutter repairs.

Free camera inspection & estimate.

GUTTER CLEANING FROM £50

BRAMKO LTD

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HOME & GARDEN

Only £895 for a fully fitted electric door.

Garolla garage doors are strong and solidly built. They’re made to measure in our own UK factories.

The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically taking up only 8 inches inside your garage.

Our expert installers will fit your new door and take away the old one so there’s no mess.

Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up completely Free.

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£895

CALL US TODAY ON 01732 430 274

WAS £1,354 INC VAT

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DOOR:

MOBILE 07537 149 128

FREE EXPERT MEASURING & FITTING TWO REMOTE CONTROLS ACOUSTIC & THERMAL INSULATION

Offer valid for openings up to 2.6m wide & inc: 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override.

AVAILABLE IN 21 COLOURS FREE DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR

TRADE ONLY

FREE kitchen design service

DEPOT NOW OPEN IN PADDOCK WOOD Open your trade account today 01892 202 200

Kitchens - Joinery - Hardware - Flooring - Appliances Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6UT HOWDENS.COM

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J. Langstaff Ltd J.LANGSTAFF LTD Sevenoaks & Tonbridge

Electrician - Design and Installation - Fuse Board Upgrades - Security Lighting - Full or Part Rewires - New Builds and Extensions

- Additional Sockets & Lighting Points - Garden Power & Lighting - System Upgrades - Fault Finding - CCTV - PAT Testing

Professional - Reliable - Courteous - Insured All Work Completed to BS7671

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Marshalls Landscape Contractors Turfing, Fencing, Driveways, Block Paving, Patios, Decking and Rotivating.

Full landscaping service.

Fully insured.

City & Guilds.

All work undertaken currently comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Contact: Tom Mobile: 07768 911241 or 01732 807997 Unit 1, Hernewell Farm, London Road West Malling, ME19 5DD www.marshallslandscapes.com www.facebook.com/MarshallsKent/

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M C Construction

t: 01732 642611 m: 07841 658821 m-c-construction@hotmail.com All aspects of building work and property renovations. Bathrooms, kitchens, full house refurbs to extensions and new builds.

Call for a free quote. Fully insured and reliable.

Check out our Instagram page mc__construction

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T&A Roofing & Property Maintenance No job too big or too small.

All roofing repairs.

New roofs and flat roofs.

All chimney work.

Guttering, cleaning and repairs.

Moss removal.

Painting, driveways, fencing, brickwork and tree work.

Call: 07884 838056

Join the KHFC Business Partnership Do you represent a business in Kent that would like to support our local community football club and build relationships with some fantastic people?

PERSONAL & LEISURE

We created the business partnership in 2019 and now have members from over 40 organisations.

This grew throughout lockdown and we now meet on a monthly basis alternating between online zoom sessions and face to face lunches at local venues and offices.​ The Partnership helps generate much needed funds for the club and came together to sponsor the ‘Jets’ team for players with special education needs (SEN) as-well as generating required funds for the frame football team.

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Early May Bank Holiday Monday - Tonbridge School Sports Centre

2nd May 2022 New medal!

Olympic Standard 800m swim 50k cycle 10k run

Sprint

400m swim 25k cycle 5k run

Previous race rated “Excellent” in all categories by the BTF report

Sprint Relay Race as a team!

Enter at tonbridgetriathlon.com

Tonbridge Triathlon is an annual event ran by Tonbridge Lions Club. For more information on our charitable events and the causes we support visit www.tonbridgelions.co.uk PERMITTED EVENT ORGANISER 2022

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Care with compassion See the difference Porthaven makes at Tonbridge House Book a visit at porthaven.co.uk or call 01732 497591 NURSING • RESIDENTIAL • DEMENTIA AWARD AWARD Tonbridge House Care Home, 36 Quarry Hill Road

Tonbridge (SatWINNING Navs TN9 2RS) CARE HOMES

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Useful Numbers AGE UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge 01732 366100

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01892 835498

CHURCHES

New Life Church, The Old Ambulance Station, Speldhurst Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0JA 01892 687050 Paddock Wood Baptist Church 01892 836786 Pembury Road Baptist Church 01732 508532 www.pemburyroadbaptist.org.uk St Andrews, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood 01892 837617 St Mary’s Church, Hadlow www.stmaryshadlow.org.uk 01732 850238 St Philip’s, Tonbridge 01732 352416 saintphilips@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk St Justus R.C. Church Paddock Wood Served from Tonbridge 01732 353984 St Saviour’s, Tonbridge 01732 770962 St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo Road, Tonbridge 01732 771977 Tonbridge Baptist Church 01732 352824 www.tonbridgebaptist.church Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1HD 01732 770962 x20 Independent Community Advice Centre, 64 Commercial Road, TN12 6DP 01892 838619

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

For people who cannot use public transport.

01892 540131

COUNCIL

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council 01732 844522 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121

DOCTORS

Tonbridge Medical Group, 3 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1EP 01732 352907 Medical Centre, Hadlow Old School, School Lane, Hadlow. 01732 667443 Trenchwood Medical Centre, 264 Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 352784 Warders Medical Centre, 47 East Street, Tonbridge. 01732 770088 Woodlands Health Centre, Allington Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833331

HOSPITALS

Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 823535

LOCAL HALLS

6 in 1 Club, Tonbridge. 01732 358883 Delarue Hall, Delarue Close, Tonbridge.

01732 367917 East Peckham Jubilee Hall Complex www.eastpeckham-pc.gov.uk 01622 871309 Five Oak Green United Church Hall, Badsell Road – chadmin@tudeley.org 01892 833241 Forsyth Hall, Bradford Street, Tonbridge (Part of Age UK) 01732 366100 Goldsmid Hall, Tudely Lane, Tonbridge 01892 835137 Matfield Village Hall - Lesley Mannington 07802 720069 Paddock Wood Function Hall, Maidstone Road - Kelly 01892 835674 Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, Maidstone Rd. PaddockWoodMasonicHall@gmail.com 07443 922735 St Andrews Church, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood – bookings@standrewspw.org.uk 01892 837617 St Justus R.C. Church Hall, Paddock Wood Mount Pleasant PW - Contact 01732 353984 St Philips, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge 01732 352416 Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane 01732 354338 Wesley Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 521384 PARKINSON’S UK Tunbridge Wells Branch, Gina 01892 782532, Sevenoaks Jackie 01732 360512

PHARMACIES

Clarke & Coleman, 140 High Street, Tonbridge 01732 353743 East Street Pharmacy, 47 East Street, Tonbridge 01732 770055 Field Pharmacy, 11 Old Road, East Peckham 01622 871409 G Currie, 4 York Parade, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. 01732 355550 Aviceena, 11 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge 01732 355956 Hadlow Pharmacy, The Square, Hadlow 01732 850259 Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 12 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood. 01892 833203 Hobbs Pharmacy, 1 River Lawn Road, Tonbridge. 01732 353950

POLICE 01622 690690

SAMARITANS FREEPHONE 116 123

SCHOOLS

Brenchley and Matfield C Of E Primary School, Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge. 01892 722929 Cage Green Primary School, Cage Green Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 354325 Capel Primary School, Five Oak Green Rd. 01892 833919 East Peckham Primary School, 130 Pound Road. 01622 871268 Longmead School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge 01732 350601 Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Rd, Paddock Wood. 01892 833654 St Margarets Clitherow Catholic Primary, Trench Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 358000 Royal Rise Primary School, Royal Rise, Tonbridge. 01732 354143 Slade Primary School, The Slade, Tonbridge.

01732 350354 Woodlands Infant School, Higham School Rd, Tonbridge. 01732 353655

Mental Health First Aid Training & Short Awareness Workshops January – March 2022 Making Mental Health Matter Starts Tuesday 15 March Adult Mental Health First Aid - Special offer, £150 per person (MHFA England RRP £300) Tuesday 29 March Mental Health Aware Half day course 9am - 1pm (online) Call 01732 356630 or call hello@westkentmind.org.uk

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Events MONDAYS

THURSDAYS

9-11am Shipbourne Farmers’ Market at St Giles’ Church next to the Chaser.

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 07599 851852

TUESDAYS

10.30-3.30pm Christians Caring Disability Social Club at The Baptist Church, Tonbridge. 01732 362407 (4th) 7.30 for 8pm Hadlow Historical Society, St Mary’s Church. Mr Bush 01732 833232

(3rd) Kent Active Retirement Fellowship, Tonbridge meet at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane, TN10 4JG. 01732 353843 5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 office hours.

The Rotary Club of Tonbridge meets at the Rose & Crown Hotel. Email tonbridgerotary@gmail.com or ‘phone 01732 851663.

FRIDAYS WEDNESDAYS 2-4pm Philomel Singers rehearsals at Tonbridge Parish Church. 01732 358073.

7.15pm (term) Tonbridge Community Singers rehearsals at St John’s Centre, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HT Call 01732 360265

SUNDAYS (2nd) 9.30am - 1.30pm Tonbridge Farmers Market. Sovereign Way. Tonbridge, TN9 1RG

(3rd) 10.30am TU3A Coffee Morning at the Rose and Crown, Tonbridge

Please submit regular or one off events by 20th February to be included in March 2022 whether they are in person or via zoom.

SATURDAYS

5-9pm Crisis Cafe at the West Kent Mind Tonbridge Wellbeing Centre. 3 St Mary’s Rd, Tonbridge. Call 01732 744950 during office hours for more info.

info@thelocaloracle.co.uk

...ALSO THIS MONTH Saturday 12 February 9.30am-3pm East Malling Grand Stamp Fair at East Malling VH, ME19 6DD. Free admission and car park.

Refreshments available.

Tuesday 15 February 8-10:30pm Out of Bounds Comedy at The Moat, London Rd, Wrotham, Sevenoaks TN15 7RJ. Tickets £10 www.wegottickets.com/outofbounds, visit The Moat or call 01732 882263 for more details and to book your table for food.

Tuesday 15-19 February My Mind’s Eye Photography Exhibition, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LQ Sunday 6 March Maidstone Road Run. Register now www.hokh.org Bank Holiday Monday 2 May Tonbridge Triathlon (See Page 20)

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